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Vitra Slide Tower, Germany: what it is and when to go
Vitra Slide Tower is an observation tower in Weil am Rhein (Vitra Rutschturm) in Germany. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observation tower in Weil am Rhein · Architecture
- Local name
- Vitra Rutschturm
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 279 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.60208, 7.61496
What it is and where
Vitra Slide Tower is an observation tower in Weil am Rhein (Vitra Rutschturm) in Germany. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Weil am Rhein, where this site lists 43 more places to see, 514 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.60208, 7.61496; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 279 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vitra Slide Tower is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecBest time8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Vitra Design MuseumMuseum in Weil am Rhein298 m
- Weingut RöschardWinery886 m
- Dreiland-Wanderweg - Etappe 3Hiking1.2 km
- Laguna BadelandWith kids1.8 km
- Dreiland-WanderwegHiking1.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Architecture
- Limes: border defence or delimiting system of Ancient Rome
- Ulm Minster: Gothic church in Germany
- Brocken: highest mountain of the Harz Mountains in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Weissach
- Buchheim
- Magdeburg Water Bridge: Large navigable aqueduct over the Elbe near Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, central Germany
Every Germany place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vitra Slide Tower?
It is an observation tower in Weil am Rhein (Vitra Rutschturm in the local language) in Germany. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Vitra Slide Tower?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.
How do you get to Vitra Slide Tower?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 279 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Vitra Design Museum, Weingut Röschard, Dreiland-Wanderweg - Etappe 3. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Weil am Rhein43 places to see in and around Weil am Rhein, Germany: Three Countries Bridge, Vitra Design Museum, Beyeler Foundation. Best time: April to October and December.
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- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Vitra Slide Tower on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.